Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 834 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Whitesville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fordsville, Olaton, Hites Falls, Shreve, Glen Dean, Narrows, Cabot,
Vanzant, Ellmitch, and Askin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Hancock; Breckinridge; Ohio; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: